coppen
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Last Edit: Jul 10, 2012 6:04:03 GMT by coppen
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I like that a lot!
Always fancied a 190 back in the day when they went for banger money. Couldn't afford the insurance though.
Nice find. Amazed by the lack of rust. Has it always been in Cornwall?
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1980 Derby GLS 1992 Rover 216 Gti - Sold 2006 Hilux - Sold (boo hoo) need a 2wd pickup. Anyone? 2009 Avensis Tourer - Gone 1993 Mk1 Golf Cabby 1983 mk1 golf. Project rust bucket 1998 Toyota Corolla. Project crash repair 2007 Volvo V70. Daily for sale!
Looking for a winter project - any suggestions?
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coppen
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No, its been up country most of its life I believe. Cornish air would have killed it years ago
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Last Edit: Jul 8, 2012 10:12:21 GMT by coppen
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Sinky
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Thats lovely! You got me with the bonnet conversion tho. Looks tidy mate. Are they 17" or 18" wheels?
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Last Edit: Jul 8, 2012 10:49:23 GMT by Sinky
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Brian Damaged
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That is gorgeous.
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coppen
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They are 17"s. Could be up for sale soon if i lose my workshop
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Sinky
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17"s I like them. Yeah interested if the worst happens. So whats with the bonnet? Its baffling me.Please tell me more.
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That bonnet made me look twice.. I like it though, looks well tidy.
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roddersc4
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SEC bonnet's were all the rage on 190's in the 80/90's
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Potsy
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Nice car fella, love the clean look. What make.are the wheels, they look.similar to the monoblocks, but better.imo
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teaboy
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SEC bonnet's were all the rage on 190's in the 80/90's I like 190s but I have never been keen on the SEC bonnet on them.
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coppen
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Nice car fella, love the clean look. What make.are the wheels, they look.similar to the monoblocks, but better.imo I'm unsure to be totally honest. I went for them because they were like the monoblocks but different with the curved outer. Suitably different.
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coppen
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Jul 14, 2012 13:30:24 GMT
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mclellanmac
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Jul 14, 2012 17:38:10 GMT
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Very tidy indeed! The dream car of every 80's Berlin Pimp!
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Mercedes 190e, Lovely
MK4 Golf GTi 20v Turbo, Dull, but always works!
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Jul 14, 2012 22:26:45 GMT
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^^^ Exactly my first thoughts, what an amazing slice of in yer face outrageous 80's-ness, bonnet conversion included.
I love it!
Rob
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coppen
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Jul 15, 2012 17:13:18 GMT
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